The Olympic Games Paris 2024 will mark the 31st time since 1932 that OMEGA has fulfilled the vital role of Official Timekeeper at the Olympic Games. To celebrate that historic occasion, this special Seamaster Diver 300M offers a sporty design in white, gold, and black – following the official Olympic colour chart.

The 42 mm case is crafted from stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ Gold, with a bezel that features a laser-structured diving scale in positive relief, and a single dot of Super-LumiNova at 12 o’clock.

Behind the domed and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on the front, the laser-engraved white ceramic dial has been given a matte finish with polished waves in positive relief. Along with transferred markings in dark grey, the date display at 6 o’clock is inscribed with Paris 2024 typography in black. All of the hour markers are presented in diamond-polished 18K Moonshine™ Gold with white Super-LumiNova, while the faceted hands are finished with an 18K Moonshine™ Gold PVD treatment, including the central seconds hand with its Paris 2024 logo.

On the reverse side, the commemorative stainless steel case-back includes OMEGA’s patented NAIAD LOCK. There is a stamped medallion with a mirror-polished and frosted Paris 2024 logo in 18K Moonshine™ Gold, along with the stamped words, “Paris 2024” and the Olympic Rings, which are mirror-polished on a frosted structure.

The watch is set on a stainless steel bracelet with OMEGA’s new Quick Change System and a patented rack-and-push extendable foldover clasp with extra diver extension. It is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8800 and is delivered in a special presentation box.

The partnership between Omega and the Olympics began in Los Angeles in 1932, where the brand introduced innovative timing equipment such as photoelectric cells to capture athletes’ finish times accurately. This breakthrough marked the beginning of a long-lasting collaboration.

Over the years, Omega’s timekeeping technology continued to evolve, revolutionising the way sporting events were timed. The introduction of electronic timing in 1952 at the Helsinki Games and the first use of touch pads in swimming at the 1968 Mexico City Games exemplify their commitment to precision and innovation.

Omega’s presence extended beyond timekeeping. They played an integral role in providing data and results to athletes, coaches, and spectators. From simple stopwatch functions to complex data analysis systems, their contributions enriched the Olympic experience for everyone involved.

The 1972 Munich Games saw the debut of the Omega starting pistol, equipped with electronic sensors that captured the exact moment the gun fired, eliminating any human delay in starting races. This advancement ensured fair competition for all athletes.

The brand’s dedication to timekeeping reached new heights with the introduction of the Scan’O’Vision MYRIA photo-finish camera system in the 1992 Barcelona Games. This technology enabled extremely accurate photo finishes for events like sprinting and cycling.

As technology progressed, Omega introduced the Quantum Timer in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, capable of measuring time to the nearest millionth of a second. This level of precision set new standards for timekeeping in sports.

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics marked another milestone as Omega introduced the Scan’O’Vision Millennium, capturing 2,000 digital images per second, offering unprecedented data for athletes and officials.

In addition to their technological achievements, Omega’s commitment to sustainability became evident at the 2018 Pyongyang Winter Olympics, where they used solar-powered timing and scoring equipment.